US Bridges

SR 0040 over SR 0043

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · South Union Township · Structure no. 000000000016563

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0040 over SR 0043 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0040 over SR 0043 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,253 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,608 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0040
CrossesSR 0043
LocationSouth Union Township
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87189, -79.74447
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,253 (2024)
Projected traffic4,608 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0040 over SR 0043 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0040 over SR 0043 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0040 over SR 0043 carry?

About 5,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0040 over SR 0043?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0040 over SR 0043?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.